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May 14, 2010

Thai Troops Open Fire on Anti-Government Protesters
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In Thailand, troops have fired live rounds at anti-government protesters
as clashes intensify in the streets of Bangkok. At least two people have
reportedly died, and two journalists have been shot. Thai troops are
attempting to reclaim parts of the city’s center, which have been turned
into a camp by the protesters known as the red shirts. Authorities have
cut off water and electricity to the protesters’ sprawling camp. Tension
in Thailand has increased markedly over the past twenty-four hours. On
Thursday, a renegade Thai general who leads the red shirt movement was
shot in the head by a sniper. The general, Khattiya Sawasdipol, was shot
while giving an interview with the New York Times. He is now on life
support. Two weeks ago, the general was interviewed on France 24 and was
asked if he was afraid for his safety.



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